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Hanilton Family History

Hanilton Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hamilton, Hilton, Halton, Hazelton, Hanlon, Hanton, Railton, Haselton

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Where is the Hanilton family from?

You can see how Hanilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanilton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanilton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hanilton families living in Middlesex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hanilton's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Hanilton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanilton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hanilton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hanilton. 100% of Hanilton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hanilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanilton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hanilton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 520 military records available for the last name Hanilton. For the veterans among your Hanilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanilton lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1994, in the United States, Hanilton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hanilton in 1993 was 55, and 37 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanilton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanilton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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